9- Moscow Zoo
The Moscow Zoo is a 21.5-hectare(53 acre) zoo founded in 1864 by professor-biologists, K.F. Rulje, S.A. Usov, and A.P. Bogdanov, from the Moscow State University. In 1919, the zoo was nationalized. In 1922, the ownership was transferred to the city of Moscow and has remained under Moscow's control ever since.
Moscow Zoo
The zoo had an area of 10 hectares(25 acres) when it first opened, with 286 animals. In 1926, the zoo was expanded to adjacent lands, increasing the area to 18 hectares(44 acres). The zoo's original buildings were wooden, built in the old Russian style with intricate wood trims.
In 1990, the zoo was renovated. Notable additions include a new main entrance in the shape of a large rock castle, and a footbridge that connected the old (1864) and new (1926) properties of the zoo. Prior to construction of the footbridge, the zoo operated as two 'separate zoos' because the Bolshaya Gruzinskaya street divides the properties.
Moscow Zoo plan
In addition, the zoo was expanded once more. New exhibits were opened including a sea aquarium, an aviary, a creatures of the night exhibit, a sea lion exhibit and a section aimed at children. Waterfalls and streams were added throughout to give the zoo a more natural feeling.
Reticulated giraffe at Moscow Zoo
View of Moscow Zoo from top
The Moscow Zoo has over 6500 animals representing about 1000 species. The zoo studies animal's behaviour, feeding and reproduction, and breeds rare endangered species.
Some of the species at the zoo are:
1- Marsupial
2- Insectivora
3- Bat
4- Primate
5- Xenarthra
6- Lagomorpha
7- Rodent
8- Carnivora
9- Pinniped
10- Proboscidea
11- Odd-toed ungulate
12- Even-toed ungulate
Address- Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Ulitsa, 1, Moskva, Russia, 123242
Area- 22 ha
Opened- 1864
Hours- Sunday to Monday- 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Phone- +7 499 252-29-51
Number of animals- 8,270
Number of species- 972
The Moscow Zoo is a 21.5-hectare(53 acre) zoo founded in 1864 by professor-biologists, K.F. Rulje, S.A. Usov, and A.P. Bogdanov, from the Moscow State University. In 1919, the zoo was nationalized. In 1922, the ownership was transferred to the city of Moscow and has remained under Moscow's control ever since.
The zoo had an area of 10 hectares(25 acres) when it first opened, with 286 animals. In 1926, the zoo was expanded to adjacent lands, increasing the area to 18 hectares(44 acres). The zoo's original buildings were wooden, built in the old Russian style with intricate wood trims.
In 1990, the zoo was renovated. Notable additions include a new main entrance in the shape of a large rock castle, and a footbridge that connected the old (1864) and new (1926) properties of the zoo. Prior to construction of the footbridge, the zoo operated as two 'separate zoos' because the Bolshaya Gruzinskaya street divides the properties.
In addition, the zoo was expanded once more. New exhibits were opened including a sea aquarium, an aviary, a creatures of the night exhibit, a sea lion exhibit and a section aimed at children. Waterfalls and streams were added throughout to give the zoo a more natural feeling.
The Moscow Zoo has over 6500 animals representing about 1000 species. The zoo studies animal's behaviour, feeding and reproduction, and breeds rare endangered species.
Some of the species at the zoo are:
1- Marsupial
2- Insectivora
3- Bat
4- Primate
5- Xenarthra
6- Lagomorpha
7- Rodent
8- Carnivora
9- Pinniped
10- Proboscidea
11- Odd-toed ungulate
12- Even-toed ungulate
Address- Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Ulitsa, 1, Moskva, Russia, 123242
Area- 22 ha
Opened- 1864
Hours- Sunday to Monday- 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Phone- +7 499 252-29-51
Number of animals- 8,270
Number of species- 972
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